Dons better Royals by 16 strokes

Saralisa Ortega’s 41 led Santa Barbara High to a 254-270 Channel League win over San Marcos at Montecito Country Club on Tuesday.

Claudia Fanaro’s 44 was also key to the Dons’ win.

Melissa Jewkes led the Royals with a round of 45.

The result leaves the Dons with a 2-2 record in league play while the Royals fall to 1-2. The Dons host Dos Pueblos, which shot a season-low 205 on Tuesday, at Birnam Wood on Thursday.

SANTA BARBARA 254, SAN MARCOS 270

at Montecito Country Club, par 36

Medalist: Saralisa Ortega, Santa Barbara, 41

SB scores: Claudia Fanaro 44, Alissa Crane 52, Christina Buchanan 54, Jess Rodenas 63

SM scores: Melissa Jewkes 45, Remi Ho 50, Brittany Peretiako 57, Emily Peterson 59, Kelsey Gellert 59